Advice/opinions needed

[Lauren]

I am new to this and just started trying to induce.
Is it better to invest in a TENS unit or a hospital grade pump?

Little about me: I am 30. Do not have someone to suckle regularly. Work full time. Have lactated before, 7 years ago.

Any and all advice is appreciated.

[Anonymous]

Start with buying the tens you can wear it all the time under clothes. Then you can get a pump as budget allows. There are lots of pump choices available on Amazon that are priced quite nicely and will likely work just as good as higher priced ones for you to get started. Nipple stimulation by hand and breast massage are good ways to get started. Good luck, relax and enjoy the process.

[Divad Narr]

I was going to offer exactly the opposite advice. But I’m not a woman… so I will stand down.

[Anonymous]

I like Jif’s advice. ” ) Frank

[Lynn]

I started with a TENS. I have a medical grade quality one that allows me to adjust the settings. I set it for 20 minutes and fired it up every 3 hours. I use it until that incredible ache starts, where your boobs are THROBBING to be touched and sucked. Then I go to the pump. My Hubby works long hours and I have a full time job. I use TENS when I can’t pump, for the consistent stimulation. Due to life and crappy 2020, this is our third attempt this year. I just started pump again yesterday myself.

[Lynn]

Let me further explain TENS use. I typically use it for 2-6 days before that “need” hits. If I use the pump sooner, my breasts are like MEH. If I tingle them a few days and wait for that need to hit, my nipples are much happier!

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